Water supplies to a number of Clare businesses are scheduled to be disconnected in the coming weeks, Clare County Council confirmed today.
The disconnections relate to the non-payment of water service charges dating back, in some cases, to 2007. The outstanding charges range from 600 euro to 42,000 euro and relate to businesses in Ennis and Shannon, as well as in towns and villages across East, West and North Clare.
The businesses, which include a Hotel, Hairdresser, Publican, Farm, Butcher and Service Station, have received between four and six payment reminders each along with individual visits from Clare County Council personnel.
Water charges across Ireland’s 34 Local Authority areas are levied based on the volume of water provided to non-domestic premises. The charges are generally based on consumption where a meter has been installed.
A spokesperson for Clare County Council stated: “The businesses that face disconnection in the coming weeks have not paid outstanding bills or agreed to a payment arrangement to clear the liability. Having endeavoured to get engagement from the businesses concerned, Clare County Council, as the water services authority cannot continue to provide these services. The disconnection of water services to these businesses is being carried out in accordance with Local Government Legislation.”
“Other disconnections are anticipated in the coming months. However, Clare County Council would like to remind business owners that find themselves in arrears that they should contact the council immediately to agree a payment arrangement,” the spokesperson concluded.
The disconnections relate to the non-payment of water service charges dating back, in some cases, to 2007. The outstanding charges range from 600 euro to 42,000 euro and relate to businesses in Ennis and Shannon, as well as in towns and villages across East, West and North Clare.
The businesses, which include a Hotel, Hairdresser, Publican, Farm, Butcher and Service Station, have received between four and six payment reminders each along with individual visits from Clare County Council personnel.
Water charges across Ireland’s 34 Local Authority areas are levied based on the volume of water provided to non-domestic premises. The charges are generally based on consumption where a meter has been installed.
A spokesperson for Clare County Council stated: “The businesses that face disconnection in the coming weeks have not paid outstanding bills or agreed to a payment arrangement to clear the liability. Having endeavoured to get engagement from the businesses concerned, Clare County Council, as the water services authority cannot continue to provide these services. The disconnection of water services to these businesses is being carried out in accordance with Local Government Legislation.”
“Other disconnections are anticipated in the coming months. However, Clare County Council would like to remind business owners that find themselves in arrears that they should contact the council immediately to agree a payment arrangement,” the spokesperson concluded.
